Lykins Motorsports MEANEST/BADDEST Ford 445FE I've Ever Built!

Watch the "one and done" video of this 615hp 445FE being put together...

[@LoneWrencher]

an engine like this makes ME proud of the FE

[@turbo32coupe]

I'm very impressed. This combo made 60 hp more than my 452 cu. in. FE. I attribute this to the excellent TFS heads vs my Edelbrock heads. I have pulled the rocker studs out of these heads before, not fun. Nice job. Who said "carburetors are a dead technology"?

[@larryperdue508]

Your customers need to know that you can get a kit so that you can run your power brakes off your power steering pump with out any problems and it's cool if you need that extra room but also good when building engines 😊

[@DakotaGT]

This is the engine Brent built for me, for my son’s 1967 S-code Mustang fastback. Haven’t even fully got it broke in yet; about 400 miles on it so far. Another 100 miles and then we will change out the transmission fluid (new TKX), and should be ready to head to the dragstrip. Brent did an amazing job for there, although I will correct one thing he said- this engine is to serve as a 80% street/ 20% strip engine for this application. We know we will have to change out the valve springs every so often, and eventually the lifters too.

[@kimmorrison9169]

looks like you got a good one. 617 is something else

[@larryperdue508]

Read my comments I think you will really like it 😊

[@lcelord3941]

i have a 67 s code fastback I'm putting a 396 FE together for as well, nice to hear about other peoples projects too

[@777RocketS]

I'm up in ND as well and doing a very similar build!

[@eddiejeselink2996]

My recent build, following your ideas made 420 hp and 450 lb feet at just a tickle over 5500. At the rear wheel in 3rd with lockup on. I absolutely love the 445 combo. Way more power than I need in my 68 Ford XL. She's a bit over 4k and runs Great. Thanks

[@wawacan]

Still, years later, don't see TFS heads for the FE available for purchase. Brent, you must have bought them all!

[@danmyers9372]

TFS doesn’t even list the head on their website.

[@Bbbbad724]

Are they gone? I really hope that they are going to come back. They are perfect!

[@jeffhopper3526]

Impressive FE!

[@saludahead]

MSD makes a good set of plug wires, but I always like Taylors!

[@MsKatjie]

Nice work! Love to see a series 385 build!

[@VGHCX]

My 472 cubert Cadillac engine makes 657HP with just a 3 angle valve job on the stock heads, ,550 inch lift cam, and the stock intake port matched to the heads.

[@PaulCTownsend]

Nice job. How much vacuum did it make at idle. With a manual transmission on deacceleration at 6,000 RPM have you ever had the intake gaskets sucked into the intake ports?

[@geraldyates8958]

That’s a lot of HP for 10.25:1 and a dual plane intake. Wonder what it would be with 12.1:1 or more and a single plane intake? And of course more RPM. A beast!

[@e4300]

(F curse word) BEAST among BEASTS

[@rotorr22]

Impressive!!

[@williamjohnson3993]

What are the cam specs Brent.

[@matthewkeiser7969]

Hey Brent, thanks for sharing the rocker stud info. I'd been thinking that the extra rocker pad height had to have been a benefit for extra thread engagement/ holding power. Nice to know you can get 600+ on the spring pressure. So that said, what rocker shaft/ stands/ rocker did you use?

[@dresdensvo]

Have you had any problems with the intake fitting after putting on new Edelbrock FE heads ? I have , it needed a intake gasket over 1/4 inch thick .

[@dalejustice9207]

Is it a stroker moter? Im not to firmilar with the FE motors just worked on a few. Im building a 410 now with good cnc ported head n gonna run a charger on it. Love the videos buddy..

[@dalejustice9207]

I should have watched the video more a 390 block. What would you say the Hp range is on the factory block? And have you ever installed lifter valley girdles? I never have run them n was wanting to get your opinion on them thanks

[@cobra7250]

Please tell me that it was a mistake saying 120-130 pounds pressure on your valve springs.

[@lykinsmotorsports]

It's not a mistake. And it was actually higher than that.

[@termonator001]

Great work! Thanks for sharing....How much does this build cost?

[@lonniemonroe2714]

We can't afford it

[@johnm9941]

Can you recommend the optimum header tube diameter for this exact application? And is 2.00" too much?

[@brianlewid8413]

Does oiling thru pushrods stiffen them up ?

[@krisenglish1545]

Whats the price for that engin?

[@brucekultgen3015]

Nice😊

[@cliveapps7105]

Almost identical to a stock SOHC

[@SusieSmith-ke1jd]

CAN I HAVE THAT MOTOR FOR MY PINTO PLEASE

[@danielwilson6665]

Brent you said the strong flow numbers and dyno results are a testament to the excellent induction package. I agree but it’s also a testament to how you responded to the customers needs by using your knowledge and experience to plan the build and select the right components to make it happen. I like your choice of the D4TE block. It’s a solid foundation for the application and avoids the additional costs of an aftermarket alloy block. Using quality components like TFS heads and Molnar rods provide performance with reliability. This 445 FE will look great in the customers classic Mustang !

[@TimothyArnott-m7z]

My 462 Poncho, with ported Al heads cant compete......i got 10.44 static, 248°@ .050 cam......i'm not far away, but Brent is a SPECIAL dude.....i'm a Poncho guy, yet sub'd to his channnel yrs ago, cuz he's an anal, GET IT RIGHT kinda guy, and i LOVE that....Pontiac or not, Brent pays attention to little details, that allow the customer to be HAPPY and have no worries......i'm buildin a 464 FE now.....stock block......i've used Brents expertise on a # of issues......BOY he gets it right....TY all!!!....

[@beedub0218]

Love the FE stuff. Thanks for the dyno clip

[@jeffcoleman2263]

Great looking engine, and great engine build - superb numbers! Well done.

[@markcarter5491]

No kidding thats a sweet FE. Give us more cam specks

[@georgiafan6618]

I had my 427FE stroked to 450 cu in using a 428 CJ crankshaft @30 years ago. Had same valve covers too.

[@tonyelliott7734]

That's very impressive. I bet it revs like a short stroke small block.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Dam Nice build Brent, very cool. Will be a nasty street motor, shred tires at will.

[@stevied462]

You are a true pro. I've learned a lot about FE's from you. I appreciate all your technical tips on these engines.

[@tomlavendusky8150]

Great FE build Brent

[@edwardvesty1814]

Great build amazing numbers what Rocker Arms did you use?

[@DakotaGT]

Harland Sharp, and unfortunately they gave us multiple breakage issues within the first 100 miles . We swapped them out for T&D, and so far, so good since then… but only have 400 miles on the engine so far.

[@Ctracing209]

Those are some good numbers for a relatively mild build. 👏

[@Mr688895]

That is a great build. Beautiful work and as great an engine as a 427 FE engine is it is hard to look past a well built 445 combination.

[@jeffschwartz5199]

That's a good one . Awesome torque and horse power

[@blondieandtheboozer13]

Doood, thats awesome!

[@brucemacmillan9751]

Thanks Brent such a workable RPM fort the street.

[@adambergendorff2702]

Impressive cylinder heads!

[@scottsigmon926]

Man that is definitely one of the best FE 445’s I’ve seen. Love the the build up on this engine. I love the attention to detail you guys put into the oiling but we didn’t see the rocker arm valve train picture or maybe I missed it. Great video sir

[@randysigler1197]

Very nice FE. WOW that Horse power 👍

[@scottsigmon926]

Did you use the Harland sharpe shaft rocker set up on this combination?

[@Dragrace-q7f]

FE💪

[@smokeskull]

Dont drive it for any passport or drivers licence photos because you wont be able to get the smile off your face

[@thomaskelley1718]

Great build, love those FE engines

[@wendlormsby]

Why didn't you use conic springs?

[@zAvAvAz]

Awesome street engine. Great work.

[@DARKSIDEXIII]

How much ?

[@paulolson734]

If you have to ask........🤣

[@brentlykins7281]

My name is Brent Lykins too!!! Buddy sent me this …. 😆

[@lykinsmotorsports]

Nice to meet you!

[@Supercrewchief]

Super impressive as usual. I would love to pick you brain about how to get the most out of my top oiler. I

[@demonsowaterssr68]

If this was for primary street would fuel injection be considered for better drivability?

[@klowe60]

So 2 bolt? What crank? FE/ finally extinct.

[@briansipe9755]

I guess FE means Freaking Excellent . My 63 galaxy needs one of these from Brent

[@gersonhay984]

10/4 Compression HP is great. Good match.

[@Ratsterio_o]

Sounds like it would make a great Superformance cobra engine.

[@chrisstannard2092]

cam specs?

[@javymcdeez3958]

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[@charlielathrop8465]

California horsepower

[@deanstevenson6527]

🥝✔️

[@douglorimer5985]

600+ very respectable. 😊

[@GJ-DT]

Header size?

[@Nostrildomus]

C00L

[@jacksonboone8396]

Don't understand the Ti retainers. There are a number of tool steel lightweight choices that will work just fine unless you go with Ti valves then i understand; but you better DLC everything.

[@lykinsmotorsports]

No need to DLC everything. I've got 1200 hp 8500 rpm engines that don't have DLC coated parts. Titanium will always be lighter than tool steel when the size is the same. A lighter valvetrain requires less spring load. Less spring load is paramount for this kind of build.

[@craigpennington1251]

Too bad it didn't run on this video. Nice engine for a 1964 Ford Fairlane 2 door & a 4 speed with a 3:23:1 rear.

[@lykinsmotorsports]

It did run, you just didn’t watch the whole video to hear it.

[@altforce44]

I would have liked to see the rocker arms, especially given that rocker shafts on FEs are interesting. Also, what crank? No mention of that. No specs on cam either, other than that it is a solid roller. @DakotaGT, are you wanting Brent to keep that a secret?

[@lykinsmotorsports]

Scat cast crank. I don't give out cam specs. I work hard to get where I am with them.

[@altforce44]

@@lykinsmotorsports Fair enough. Thank you, Brent.

[@JohnH.-qp6fb]

Waiting for a 500 Cadillac build if you dare. I bet you're afraid !